Aurélien Arnaud (Paris, France)
“I think French design has a style that is at the crossroads of many influences, that is the interesting thing about working in France, but we have a legacy from poster design and illustration that we can still feel today. I think illustration is a v…
THEM JAM 2011 PROFILE: Aidan Bamrah
Aidan specialises in Afro-Brazilian and Funk percussion and has shared the stage with the likes of Billy Cobham, Johnny Kalsi, Chico Cesar and Wicked Aura. Experienced from hundreds of performances world-wide, Aidan’s passion still lies in the simple celebration of music. For many years he was manager and performer for Wicked Aura Batucada. He is [...]
THEM JAM 2011 PROFILE: Aki
KWEK BOON HENG (A-Ki) “To me is what goes on in my mind when i express myself through dance and my body as the instrument. My mind would be just listening to the music and feeling the whole music itself, the different layers in between the beats, lyrics, rhythm etc and my body will just [...]
Allan Peters (Minneapolis, USA)
“I usually do 30-100 different sketches and concepts before I settle on 3 that I’m willing to show a client. To give you a ballpark number, I’d say it generally takes a week; with another week for revisions.”"A logo should be just as impactful printed…
Hellohikimori (Paris, France)
“In the creative world, we are all challenging each other, and that is a good motivation for all of us. We are all doing the same job, with different perspectives, and that is incredibly constructive.”Hellohikimori (HKI) was founded in 2004 by Nathalie…
Côme de Bouchony (Paris, France)
“I often work with letters more than ‘drawings’. I find it really hard to create a figurative symbol that doesn’t look trivial. Typography can suggest more than illustrate, that’s what I like about it.”"I don’t know what makes a good logo, but …
Atelier Müesli (Paris, France)
“The younger generation is now trying to operate a mix between these two tendencies (pictorialist and expressionist), both of which are a part of us. Some of us are quite influenced by vernacular and popular culture, especially in typographic work.”Mü…
André Gottschalk (Berlin, Germany)
“Our coding system relies on a basic rule, based on what the well-known Swiss graphic designer Karl Gerstner once said, that the formula generates the form.”"See Before Reading” mostly works with the inter-action of the three layers. The programme is b…
Denis Carrier (Grenoble, France)
“I think there’s a French design style that is a mix of type and illustration. Designers such as Michel Bouvet, M/M, Antoine+Manuel or Jean Julien are interesting actors on the French scene. This style probably comes out of the French design history …
Kiss Miklos (Budapest, Hungary / London, UK)
“A good logo should have a good concept, interesting and suited to the project. My logos can take anything from two to 20 days to design. I spend a lot of time on coming up with the concept and sketching out ideas.”Hungarian designer and artist Miklós…
THEM.SG Presents: THEM JAM 2011 – A Multi-disciplinary Festival
THEM.SG Presents: THEM JAM 2011 – A Multi-disciplinary Festival RSVP for the event HERE. Input the Code: “DOPE” to get on THEM JAM 2011′s Guestlist! THEM.SG is back with a ground-breaking exhibition where we celebrate the burgeoning Singapore talents in the field of art, design, fashion and dance. The first festival to gather more than 100 local artists into one [...]
Project Projects (New York, USA)
“A logo or mark never exists on its own, it is always part of the broader context of an identity system or visual-verbal communicative strategy. A good identity system is typically distinctive, differentiated, implementable across a range of platforms,…
Holy F**k Interview
Who are you, where are you from and lastly, tell us something most people won’t know about you guys: We’re Holy Fuck. From Toronto Canada. Please tell us your philosophy towards life: Don’t worry. Have fun. Take chances. Make a difference. Be kind. Be daring. Why Holy F**k? Is there a story behind this particularly name: The name [...]
Kinetic (Singapore)
“To me, the two most important factors to take into account when designing a website are the idea and the execution. Without either, I will not usually proceed with a project. Apart from these, other areas that are also crucial are music/sound, art d…
ARKIV VILMANSA: One or Nothing
AWE50ME members will love this one. If you are a toy enthusiast, you will recognise Arkiv’s iconic ‘Arkiv Instant’ vinyl toy figurine, his redesign of Mickey Mouse for Disney Asia, and his famous ‘SUMO’ toy. This will be Singapore’s first designer toy-inspired art exhibition and an opportunity to see the works of an artist who [...]
OUTPOST art from the streets on Cockatoo Island, Sydney
November 4 – December 11 The OUTPOST PROJECT is all set to transform the gritty industrial spaces of Cockatoo Island, Sydney into an explosion of urban art. An impossible outcome, without the talent, commitment and energy of more than 150 artists, all willing to come on a journey with curators Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and [...]
Sculpture by the sea, Bondi
Fifteen years on, sticking art by the ocean is still a big deal. This year’s exhibition is bringing back some past glories, overseas artists and local entrants for its anniversary. When: Thursday, 3 November – Sunday, 20 November Where: Bondi to Bronte Coast Walk, Hunter Park, Bondi How much: FREE More at http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/bondi.aspx
What could be more creative than being different?
From advertising agencies to architectural firms, film to fashion, theatre and dance companies to music and production studios… By 2021, the Creative Spirit program aims to get every one of the 32,000 registered creative companies in Australia to commit to the trial of a person with a disability. Ultimately, this will make our community the [...]
Writers Bench: The Evolution of Melbourne Graffiti and Street Art Culture. 1980 – 2011
Writers Bench takes the audience on a first-hand journey through the historical timeline of graffiti and street art culture in Melbourne, exploring some of the revered artists who have helped to shape Melbourne’s cultural identity. Meet the legends of the graffiti and street art scene, as Writers Bench guides you through the events that created the [...]
Stephen Kelleher (New York, USA)
Communication is only possible with clarity, which to my mind suggests reduction. I live in New York City, which is a very busy and visually tiring place – my desire to simplify messages and create an uncomplicated graphic language has definitely bee…
